Eurovision Bumper Fun 2008 Special

If you're as much of a Euro-music lover as we are than no doubt many of you will be eagerly anticipating this year's Eurovision Song Contest (and if you're one of those people who pretend not to enjoy the annual campfest then what are you doing reading this?)

Well we simply can't wait and over the last few weeks outnorthwest thought it would be fascinating to ask what some of the UK's former winners of the contest thought of the competition today and what they think we should do to stand a chance of ever winning again in the current political climate.

To our delight four out of the UK's five past winners got back to us (shame on you Lulu for not responding!) and we were also delighted to hear from a few who know what it's like not to win.

Many thanks to Sandie Shaw,Lee Sheridan ,Cheryl Baker,Carrie Grant,Katrina Leskanich & Nicki French for taking the trouble to answer our probing questions and good luck to Andy Abraham in Serbia on Saturday 24th May. (See left column for interviews)

Elsewhere on this site you can find out how to Almost Eurovision (Sarajevo) at The Lowry in Salford from Mon 19th-Sat 24th May.

Also, please see our definitive guide to getting the most out of your Eurovision party complete with top tips on fundraising for the Lesbian and Gay Foundation while in the party mood!

Not forgetting our pick of this years mad crazy fools who are bringing us the best of Eurovision 2008 from all 43 competing countries this year.

The countdown has begun and remember to vote for your favourite song on the night (or outfit,haircut,dance routine,fit bod etc)